This intensive film program is an opportunity for teens to learn from film professionals in a fun and collaborative environment. Aspiring filmmakers can enroll in either the 2-week Starter Lab or the 2-week Advanced Lab—or both for a full four weeks.

Since 1991, our Schools at the Festival program has brought local students to SFIFF. Learn which films we are screening in this year's program at the 58th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 23-May 7).

Experienced professionals from the various Lucasfilm divisions share their knowledge with Bay Area middle and high school students in a series of behind-the-scenes, interactive multimedia presentations.

A major component of our Filmmaker360 program, FilmHouse functions as a creative hub for filmmakers of all kinds. This workspace is home to a thriving creative community that encourages collaboration, resource sharing and peer-to-peer feedback.

The Film Society is dedicated to supporting emerging and established filmmakers. Our Project Development & Fiscal Sponsorship program is designed to help you through the process of getting your film funded, made and seen.

Education

Artist in Residence

The Film Society's Artist in Residence program brings a filmmaker to San Francisco for a two-week residency, which features programming in each of the Film Society's core areas–education, exhibition and filmmaker services-including a public screening, visits to Bay Area high school and college classrooms and opportunities to connect with local filmmakers. Visiting artists are selected based on their filmmaking experience, compelling body of work and desire to share their knowledge with emerging filmmakers and film students.